City woman arrested after son is caught out after curfew for fifth time in three months...
A woman from Jamestown has been arrested for allegedly allowing her juvenile son to stay outside -- after curfew -- several times in the past three months.  City police say they were involved in a foot pursuit with the boy about 4 a.m. Monday on Jamestown's northside.  Officers say the juvenile was supposed to be home and supervised by his mother.  Police went to the home of 43 year-old Amber Johnson... who was then arrested without incident... on charges of endangering the welfare of a child -- for faiilure to exercise control of a minor.  Officers say the juvenile is well-known to them because they have dealt with him for issues he's caused after curfew at least five times in the past three months.  Each time the boy was returned to Johnson... but, she has been unable to correct his actions.  She was arraigned in city court... and, issued an appearance ticket.

Arrest of mother came on heels of incident involving five juveniles, with one found in possession of a loaded gun, and drugs...
The arrest of the mother for failing to supervise stemmed from an incident in which Jamestown police spotted five juveniles under the age of 16 in the area of North Main and East Fourth Streets.  Officers were called to the scene about 4 a.m., and, say the juveniles ran off as they arrived for a street check.  Police then began pursuing the boys... and, they were able to catch one of them... and, he was allegedly found in possession of a loaded gun... and, a quantity of methamphetamine.  Officers later located two more of the juveniles on the city's westside... and, learned that all three were supposed to be at the same location under the supervision of one of the parents.  The three juveniles who were located by officers were taken to the JPD -- Juvenile Bureau for holding on charges of resisting arrest... second-degree criminal possession of a weapon... and, seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance.  All three were released to their parents... but, the parent who was to be supervising the juvenile's was also cited for the three curfew violations.   

Eight newest members of the Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame inducted Monday night...
The newest eight members of the Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame were inducted in front of a packed house during last night's annual banquet at the Lakewood Rod-and Gun Club.  Hall of Fame President Randy Anderson says it's another diverse group... and, puts their total number at 257.  Anderson says they work to "induct the best of the best..." and they're very proud of the 2026 Class.  That group is high-lighted by several runners and former track-and-field stars.  One is Marathoner Jennifer Giebner-Donato of Dunkirk... who calls it "amazing" to be inducted... because she worked hard to become one of the best amateur runners in the world.  Another runner was former New York State High School Cross-Country champion Brian Hull of Southwestern High School... who gave a lot of credit to his former High School Coach -- and fellow Hall of Famer -- Tom Priester.  He says Priester and his father were the two most influencial people in his life.  Other inductees included: former Frewsburg softball and swimming stand-out Brianne Prince-Hazelton... who is still coaching at Forestville Central School.  2009 Fredonia Central School graduate Kenny Betts... who was one of the best wrestlers to ever come out of the area... the late Karl Englert -- a long-time Lakewood-area local dentist -- who was a multi-time golf champion.  The others included former track and field stand-out Trevor Hitchcock of Falconer... star baseball pitcher Kerry Kellogg of Lakewood... and, the late Dan Wolfe... who was an all-around athlete at the former Cardinal Mindszenty High School in Dunkirk. 

AAA officials hope new license point system improves road safety...
New York state began a new points system for driver's licenses Monday that increases points for serious violations... and, AAA is hoping it will improved road safety in the process.  The State Department of Motor Vehicles announced the changes late last week... and, both Impaired Driving... and, refusal to submit to a roadside chemical test... will now carry a maximum penalty of 11 points.  AAA Western New York Spokeswoman Elizabeth Carey says... previously... these violations did not carry any points.  She says the penalities for mainly serious violations... are going up and motorists need to be aware of them.  In addition... Carey says accumulating four alcohol- or drug-related convictions or incidents will lead to permanent revocation of a driver’s license.  She says the state DMV reports the need for this measure is underscored by the fact that one in five convicted impaired drivers in New York is a repeat offender, and 44% of fatal crashes statewide involve alcohol or drugs.

Man from Dunkirk arrested during federal probation check after being found with drugs...
A Dunkirk man has been arrested following a federal probation check in the north county city which led to the seizure of a significant amount of illegal drugs.  Sheriff's deputies say their narcotics investigators... and, Dunkirk Police assisted with the operation... which took place last Friday morning at 128 South Jerboa St.  Officers say they seized just over 33-grams of cocaine... 25.2-grams of methamphetamine... inside the home of 40 year-old Christopher Torres.  They also allegedly found scales and packaging material used for drug trafficking... and, just over $480 cash.  Deputies arrested Torres on the probation violation... and, other charges are pending.